Building Mental Fitness as a Nonprofit Leader with Dacia Moore

In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with leadership and mental health advocate Dacia Moore about why mental wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership essential. From “push-ups for your brain” to the power of margin time, this conversation blends personal stories, practical frameworks, and a call for leaders to model healthy habits for their teams.

Topics We Cover:

• Why nonprofit leadership carries unique mental health challenges
• The zigzag career paths that often lead to executive roles
• Viewing mental wellness as a daily leadership discipline, not a soft skill
• How high-pressure roles mirror the demands placed on elite athletes
• “Push-ups for your brain” — Dacia’s daily mental health routine
• Delegating effectively and focusing on high-impact leadership tasks
• The “margin time” analogy and how white space boosts creativity and decision-making
• Gratitude as a practical tool for resilience and perspective

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